Optimizing Business Core and Fostering a Productive Workforce

VJ Kashyap, a rising leader in Howden, shares his insights on balancing hard and Strategic Leadership for business growth. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing an effective workforce, which can be beneficial for business owners, managers, and employees alike. This understanding can lead to personal growth and organizational success.

Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview

  • Learn how to effectively handle challenges with staff and the company for optimal productivity.
  • Discover the importance of technical knowledge and the unique perspective freshers bring to your organization.
  • Understand the necessity of maintaining a balance between core and noncore operations in a business.

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Interview Highlights

LEADERSHIP: The Balancing Act, Soft Skills versus Hard Skills

  • VJ Kashyap iterates how it is crucial for employees to possess an appropriate blend of soft and hard skills.
  • The focus on people is paramount; investing in their training and creating a supportive environment reaps rewarding benefits.

"If you train them, treat them well, they will do good by you."

LEADERSHIP: Overcoming Challenges, Staff and Company

  • A commonly faced hurdle by employers is dealing with staff-related issues.
  • VJ Kashyap sheds light on how Howden aims to mitigate such challenges.

"We focus on training our employees appropriately to handle these."

LEADERSHIP: The Vitality of Technical Knowledge

  • Hard skills and technical knowledge, especially in niche sectors like insurance, are highlighted for their importance.
  • Freshers can deliver a much-needed fresh perspective in such situations.

"Freshers can really bring in some fresh perspective."

Striking the Balance: Core versus Non core

  • Businesses need to keenly focus on their core operations while not ignoring non core operations.
  • VJ Kashyap emphasizes not neglecting noncore operations as it eventually impacts business.

"If you start ignoring your non-core operations, it will hit you back sometime."

Feel free to listen to the full interview to dig deeper into these discussion points and benefit from VJ Kashyap firsthand experience and insights.

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